Help needed am2 exam coming
Hi
I passed my AM2 last weekend and the biggest piece of advice I can give is try not to panic, even if the assessor notices you've made a minor mistake. I actually felt that the two assessors were very helpful and sometimes even gave you a nudge in the right direction. If you know your stuff you relax into it after the first hour or so.
Read the specs carefully, they give mcb types and conductor sizes. The single core CPCs are usually smaller than the line conductors.
When doing the S plan just follow the wiring diagram. Also remember to install any link cables such as in the programmer (again, its all in the diagram)
Dont attempt to rush the whole installation as you will forget to do the basic things properly, but also bear in mind that there is a countdown timer over your head and believe me that time really flies by, so try to be focused and organised.
As for the fault finding I actually found this quite easy and stress free as long as you know your stuff and follow the methodical testing process.
For each fault start at the DB and work towards the fault using a continuity tester until you get something unexpected. Jackpot.
For example with the intermediate lighting start at the mcb then to first switch then to intermediate then to last switch then to light, all the while conducting continuity tests which will show up as shorts (if there is one) or high resistances (poor terminations, corroded, damaged cable) Insulation resistance testing at the DB also is a big indicator if the circuit is healthy.
If your centre is busy the assessors will not be watching you the whole time they will just put the fault on and leave you to it, so theres not the added pressure of him looking over your shoulder.
Good Luck Mate.
I passed my AM2 last weekend and the biggest piece of advice I can give is try not to panic, even if the assessor notices you've made a minor mistake. I actually felt that the two assessors were very helpful and sometimes even gave you a nudge in the right direction. If you know your stuff you relax into it after the first hour or so.
Read the specs carefully, they give mcb types and conductor sizes. The single core CPCs are usually smaller than the line conductors.
When doing the S plan just follow the wiring diagram. Also remember to install any link cables such as in the programmer (again, its all in the diagram)
Dont attempt to rush the whole installation as you will forget to do the basic things properly, but also bear in mind that there is a countdown timer over your head and believe me that time really flies by, so try to be focused and organised.
As for the fault finding I actually found this quite easy and stress free as long as you know your stuff and follow the methodical testing process.
For each fault start at the DB and work towards the fault using a continuity tester until you get something unexpected. Jackpot.
For example with the intermediate lighting start at the mcb then to first switch then to intermediate then to last switch then to light, all the while conducting continuity tests which will show up as shorts (if there is one) or high resistances (poor terminations, corroded, damaged cable) Insulation resistance testing at the DB also is a big indicator if the circuit is healthy.
If your centre is busy the assessors will not be watching you the whole time they will just put the fault on and leave you to it, so theres not the added pressure of him looking over your shoulder.
Good Luck Mate.
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Hi just read your details... I’m due to take my AM2. I would be great full for any information you may have ..kind Regards Rob!
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Hi Simon glad to hear you passed 1st time. Is there any chance you could send me over any information you may have, would really appreciate it!
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Hi any chance of the pictures and video please
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Please could you send them to me.
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Hi would it be possible for you to send me any information you have on the AM2 as I have got mine in a couple of weeks. Would be so greatly appreciated
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If you could send me them videos and info that would be great, got my exam on Monday
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